Foreign Japan Ceramic Figural Open Mouth Ashtray

Japanese glazed ceramic figurine ashtray designed as a caricature of a balding man. The man is depicted with a wide, open mouth forming the ash reservoir, a fly perched on his nose, and a winking or squinting expression. He is wearing a black skullcap, a white shirt, and a blue bow tie. The unglazed base bears a red stamped mark reading FOREIGN JAPAN. Dimensions: 3.5"W x 3"H Weight: 4.5 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15

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